Motorsport: Hamilton claims second F1 crown

Lewis Hamilton celebrates with his team after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. REUTERS/Caren Firouz A tearful Lewis Hamilton joined the elite ranks of double Formula One world champions after a nerve-racking drive to victory in the floodlit season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In a race overshadowed by the ever-present spectre of mechanical failure after the Briton’s Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg suffered an early loss of power, Hamilton powered to his 11th win in 19 races. The 29-year-old, who took his first title with McLaren in 2008, became Britain’s…

Motorsport: Hamilton claims second F1 crown

Lewis Hamilton celebrates with his team after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. REUTERS/Caren Firouz A tearful Lewis Hamilton joined the elite ranks of double Formula One world champions after a nerve-racking drive to victory in the floodlit season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In a race overshadowed by the ever-present spectre of mechanical failure after the Briton’s Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg suffered an early loss of power, Hamilton powered to his 11th win in 19 races. The 29-year-old, who took his first title with McLaren in 2008, became Britain’s…